‘Buffy’ Star Slaying Grim Chimpanzee Outlook With Charitable Adoption
June 30th, 2010 by Editor
Just two days after reminiscing aboutJoss Whedon’s dearly departed cult classicBuffy the Vampire Slayer, none other than former librarian and Buffy-watcherRupert Gileshas made the headlines.
The British actor who portrayed the belovedly stuffy father figure –Anthony Head– has enjoyed a thriving career since he staked his last vamp, including varied roles in the mind-warping rompLittle Britain,Dr. Who,Merlinand even the unlikely portrayal of the grim reaper inRepo! The Genetic Opera.
A longtime vegetarian,Head– whose brotherMurray Headfamously scored an 80s one hit wonder with “One Night In Bangkok” – is following in the footsteps offellow animal supporters likeBob Barkerwith the adoption of an abused circus chimp named Naika through the wildlife conservation charityCare for the Wild International(CWI).
The fortunate primate, who will be living out her days in a Kenyan facility calledSweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, is one of the lucky few. As is far too often the case, chimps end up living in captivity, become victims of poachers who sell their flesh on the black market, are used in medical testing facilities or face the challenges of survival as their natural habitat is cleared for human development.
You might imagine that animal adoption is a costly endeavor, butCWI makes it incredibly affordableat just 24.95 GBP ($37.61 USD) each year which is a far cry from the $17,000 yearly bill thatMichael Jackson’s chimpBubblesracks upat Florida’sCenter For Great Apes.We applaudHeadfor shining the light on chimpanzee adoption and hope that others will follow suit given the fact that it is a charitable effort that can be easily accommodated into most any budget.
For a little comic relief, take a look at the famed British actor in one of his more notable roles as the Prime Minister while being serenaded byLittle Britain’s gaga Sebastian (played by the incomparableDavid Walliams)!
By Elizah Leigh
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